In his first address to The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, Bishop Robert Brennan told its members that their main mission is “to make saints.”
Diocesan News
COVID Is Not a Match for Cupid!
It took a lot for Michael Maratta to get down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend Amanda Ferrandino at Liberty State Park on Feb. 5. In fact, it took three tries before he was finally able to present his sweetheart with a custom-made engagement ring.
NYS Redistricting Puts Up New Lines
Voters who go to the polls next Election Day may find unfamiliar names in major places on the ballot — even if they’re lived in the same neighborhood for years and have been represented by the same elected officials.
Shoppers Still Missing Century 21 in Bay Ridge
The Century 21 Department Store on 86th Street closed its doors in December 2020, and more than a year later, the massive retail space on one of Brooklyn’s busiest shopping strips remains an empty shell — a symbol of the lingering effect the COVID-19 pandemic on the city’s businesses.
Worries Over Racism Permeate Parish’s Black History Mass
The Black History Month Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Martin De Porres parish was joyous, featuring Gospel music and an impassioned homily that elicited shouts of “Amen!” from the congregation. But throughout the event, there was an undercurrent of uneasiness about the current state of race relations in the U.S.
Mayor Adams’ Visit A ‘Big Moment’ For Bushwick Catholic School
New York City Mayor Eric Adams wanted to visit a campus in the Diocese of Brooklyn during Catholic Schools Week 2022. That honor went to St. Brigid-St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy in Bushwick.
The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Fundraiser Sets New Record
The readers of The Tablet stepped up in a big way this past holiday season, helping make this the brightest Christmas ever for children and families throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn and beyond.
St. Pat’s Parades Hope to Bring Smiles Back to Brooklyn & Queens
Brooklyn and Queens are hoping to “get their Irish up” this year, with local St. Patrick’s Day parade committees crossing their fingers they’ll be able to step off in marches once again.
As Parishioners Offer Clear Path Forward During Synod Talks, Diocese is Listening
A moment that stands out to Father Joseph Gibino from the Diocese of Brooklyn Synod on Synodality listening sessions came Jan. 6, when Msgr. David Cassato reminded priests of the need to embed themselves — become “street priests” — in their parish communities.
Only In Print: Fontbonne Swimmer Gets Cheers From Olympian
Meeya Yan, a Fontbonne Hall senior and swim team captain is preparing for the next chapter in her journey — joining the Iona College swim team when she matriculates there in the fall.